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Electronic program guides (Television)

LC control no.sh2003005438
Topical headingElectronic program guides (Television)
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Variant(s)Electronic television program guides
EPGs (Electronic program guides)
Interactive program guides (Television)
IPGs (Interactive program guides)
See alsoInformation display systems
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Television programs
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Found inWork cat.: Randall, R. Electronic programme guides, c2002: p. 4 (an EPG, electronic programme guide, is defined as a software application that displays TV listings information in an electronic format; in the digital TV world an EPG is more than just a display device, it is a tool to navigate the multi-channel universe and a host of interactive services)
Online ITV dictionary WWW site, 12 Feb. 2003 (electronic program guide (EPG) a.k.a interactive program guide (IPG): an onscreen guide that helps make it easier for viewers to chose and/or go to the large number of channels, pay per view events and shows particularly in a digital environment)
Independent Television Commission WWW site, 12 Feb. 2003: Codes & guidance notes (electronic programme guides (EPGs) are a gateway to a variety of services, including programme listings)
DTI/DCMS Communications White Paper WWW site, 12 Feb. 2003 (an electronic programme guide (EPG) is the software included in a digital receiver which displays information about programmes in the form of an on screen guide, viewers may also gain access to interactive services; over time users may be able to choose an EPG just as they choose a search engine)
Alltheweb search, Apr. 1, 2003 (electronic television program guides)